What is On The Floor with Wayne and Rob about?

On The Floor with Wayne and Rob covers hardwood flooring installation, sanding, finishing, adhesives, jobsite problems, customer issues, and the business side of contracting.

Who hosts On The Floor with Wayne and Rob?

The podcast is hosted by Wayne Highlander, Bona Adhesives Manager, and Rob Johnson, Bona Trainer.

How long are On The Floor with Wayne and Rob episodes?

Most episodes run about 35 to 50 minutes, with shorter product updates and longer trade conversations depending on the topic.

How often does On The Floor with Wayne and Rob release?

On The Floor with Wayne and Rob releases weekly, with new episodes typically published on Wednesdays.

Where can I listen to On The Floor with Wayne and Rob?

On The Floor with Wayne and Rob is available on Podfriend and any podcast app that supports RSS, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

On The Floor with Wayne and Rob

Bona US·Hosted by Wayne Highlander and Rob Johnson·363 episodes

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When it comes to installing hardwood flooring, there are many different options and methods to consider for the best outcome. Tune in each Wednesday as Bona Adhesives Manager, Wayne Highlander, and Bona Trainer, Rob Johnson, pick each other's brains on which products and techniques work best to create beautiful floors with a solid foundation. Whether you're a rookie contractor just learning the ropes in the hardwood flooring trade, or a 3rd-generation seasoned flooring veteran, this podcast will offer a bit of humor infused with useful and engaging information to take on the floor with you.

Why listen

On The Floor with Wayne and Rob feels like listening in on two hardwood flooring pros swapping jobsite stories, product know-how, and hard-earned contractor advice. Wayne Highlander and Rob Johnson keep the tone relaxed and funny while getting very specific about sanding, adhesives, bidding, customer problems, training, and the craft of building better floors. It is especially useful for flooring contractors, tradespeople, and small business owners who want practical shop talk from people who know the work.

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36 min

Jun 3, 2026Episode 372

The Cost of Anxiety

Wayne and Rob reminisce and contemplate the role anxiety takes on working and owning a business in the industry. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

46 min

May 27, 2026Episode 371

Revisit: Random Orbital Sanding

Wayne and Rob discuss the importance of orbital sanders in the sand and finish process. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

38 min

May 20, 2026Episode 370

Revisit: The Impossible Floor To Sand

Wayne and Rob talk about the most difficult floors they have sanded. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

33 min

May 13, 2026Episode 369

Inspections, Engineered Floors, and Contracts

Wayne and Rob talk about engineered floors, inspections and contracts. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

33 min

May 6, 2026Episode 368

NWFA Expo Recap

Wayne and Rob talk about the 2026 NWFA Expo that was in Orlando, FL. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

22 min

Apr 29, 2026Episode 367

On The Floor Live from NWFA Expo!

Wayne and Rob hosted a live On The Floor podcast at the NWFA Expo demo theater. Watch on the Bona Professional YouTube channel to hear the features and benefits of Bona R820, watch Rob convert Bona Vertical into the applicator gun, and see the fastest troweling contest in action. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

44 min

Apr 22, 2026Episode 366

Revisit: What's Lurking Underneath

Wayne and Rob discuss the things you need to be aware of prior to using Bona Adhesives. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

27 min

Apr 15, 2026Episode 365

Another Member of the Bona Adhesive Family

Wayne and Rob introduct Bona 820, the newest member of the Bona Adhesive family of products. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

49 min

Apr 8, 2026Episode 364

The Nightwatch with Jakko Woudenberg

Wayne and Rob host Dutch wood artist Jakko Woudenberg and Lenny Hall with Endurance Floor Company to discuss the background of The Nightwatch project and bringing it to NWFA. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

38 min

Apr 1, 2026Episode 362

Electricity

Wayne and Rob discuss electricity on the jobsite and share a few stories of their own. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

40 min

Mar 25, 2026Episode 361

1-10-100 Rule

Wayne and Rob discuss the 1-10-100 rule. The 1-10-100 rule is a cost-of-quality management principle stating that expenses related to defects increase exponentially over time: $1 for prevention, $10 for correction, and $100 for failure. It highlights that preventing errors early is vastly cheaper than fixing them later. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

54 min

Mar 18, 2026Episode 360

Revisit: Happy Work Environments

Wayne and Rob discuss the importance of having a happy work environment. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

45 min

Mar 11, 2026Episode 359

Markups vs. Margins - Part 2

Wayne and Rob continue their conversation about markups vs. margins. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

39 min

Mar 4, 2026Episode 358

Markups vs. Margins - Part 1

Wayne and Rob discuss the difference between markups and margins and how it effects your bottom line. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

50 min

Feb 25, 2026Episode 357

Work Dreams

Wayne and Rob talk about why you have work dreams, even dreaming about things that happened 20 years ago. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

34 min

Feb 18, 2026Episode 356

What a Winter!

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32 min

Feb 11, 2026Episode 355

Revisit: Bona ClearSeal®

Wayne and Rob discuss Bona's latest sealer innovation - Bona ClearSeal™ Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

37 min

Feb 4, 2026Episode 354

Revisit: Why Do Homeowners Hire Professionals

Wayne and Rob discuss reasons why homeowners hire professionals. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

40 min

Jan 28, 2026Episode 353

Revisit: Important Bona TDS Information

A review of important information found on product TDS sheets and where to find them on the Bona website. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

31 min

Jan 21, 2026Episode 352

Salute to Entrepreneurs

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46 min

Jan 14, 2026Episode 351

Checklist for the New Year

22 min

Jan 7, 2026Episode 350

Prefinish Floor Issues and Repair

Wayne and Rob discuss repfinish floor issues and repairs. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

11 min

Dec 31, 2025Episode 348

Happy New Year!

Wayne and Rob close out 2025 with well wishes for the New Year! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

15 min

Dec 24, 2025Episode 347

Happy Holidays!

Wayne and Rob wish you all Happy Holidays from the entire Bona family! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

44 min

Dec 17, 2025Episode 346

Making a Boutique Experience of Hardwood Floors

Wayne and Rob discuss the hidden sales tools that Bona's products offer that can be used to get jobs. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

52 min

Dec 10, 2025Episode 345

Revisit: Moisture in Hardwood Flooring with Guest Adam Bissey

Wayne and Rob host Adam Bissey with Floors By The Shore to discuss moisture in hardwood flooring. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

44 min

Dec 3, 2025Episode 344

Revisit: Why I charge for estimates with guest Chris Frate with Pasquale Floors

Wayne and Rob host guest speaker Chris Frate with Pasquale Floors to discuss why he charges for estimates. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

43 min

Nov 26, 2025Episode 343

Networking

Wayne and Rob discuss the importance of networking and different ways you can connect with like-minded people. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

26 min

Nov 19, 2025Episode 342

Concrete Moisture Concerns

Wayne and Rob discuss the concern of moisture in concrete. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

28 min

Nov 12, 2025Episode 340

2026 Sand & Finish Schools

Wayne and Rob discuss the 2026 3-Day Sand and Finish School Schedule. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

41 min

Nov 5, 2025Episode 339

Revisit: Bona Net Abrasives

Wayne and Rob host guest Zack Clavin to discuss Bona's latest innovation - Bona Net Abrasives! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

54 min

Oct 29, 2025Episode 338

Slow Paying Customers

Wayne and Rob discuss slow paying customers and how that effects business owners. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

53 min

Oct 22, 2025Episode 337

Fire Safety

Wayne and Rob discuss fire safety and how quickly things can go south if you are not overly careful. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

22 min

Oct 15, 2025Episode 335

New and Improved Bona NaturalSeal® and Bona NordicSeal®

Wayne and Rob discuss the new and improved formulations of Bona NaturalSeal® and Bona NordicSeal®. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

45 min

Oct 8, 2025Episode 334

Wayne and Rob's Excellent Adventure Part 2

Wayne and Rob continue their excellent adventure by traveling to Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

54 min

Oct 1, 2025Episode 333

Revisit: Discussing Acclimation with Lenny Hall

Wayne and Rob chat with Lenny Hall, Endurance Floor Company, Inc., about the acclimation process. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

50 min

Sep 24, 2025Episode 332

Revisit: Sandpaper

Wayne and Rob discuss tips and tricks to storing and using hardwood flooring sandpaper. In addition, they discuss the features and benefits of Bona Abrasives. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

57 min

Sep 17, 2025Episode 331

Wayne and Rob's Excellent Adventure

Wayne and Rob hit the road and visit with some Bona Territory Managers across the US. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

33 min

Sep 10, 2025Episode 330

Revisit: Using Bondo for Repairs Feat. John Highlander

Wayne and Rob discuss using Bondo for repairs with guest John Highlander. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

37 min

Sep 3, 2025Episode 329

Sunfading

Wayne and Rob discuss the effects of prolonged exposure to sunlight on the appearance and integrity of wood flooring. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professio... Subscribe on YouTube: / bonaprofessional Facebook: / bonauspro Instagram: / bonapro.us

30 min

Aug 27, 2025Episode 328

To Fill or Not to Fill

Wayne and Rob discuss filling floor gaps and the issues caused by using the wrong products or doing it incorrectly. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

35 min

Aug 20, 2025Episode 327

Revisit: Expert Level Bidding and Estimating

Wayne and Rob discuss bidding and estimating and the things you need to include to take them to the next level. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

35 min

Aug 13, 2025Episode 326

Camping

Wayne and Rob talk about how camping relates to hardwood flooring. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

35 min

Aug 6, 2025Episode 325

An Advocate for Hardwood Floors

Wayne and Rob advocate for hardwood flooring. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

31 min

Jul 30, 2025Episode 324

7 Year Itch

Wayne and Rob thank all of our listeners for submitting what they learned from the podcast and read some of them from our devoted fans! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

50 min

Jul 16, 2025Episode 321

Square foot pricing with guest Jason Ramsay

Wayne and Rob are joined by guest Jason Ramsay to discuss the downsides of pricing by the square foot. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

52 min

Jul 9, 2025Episode 320

Revisit: Costly Mistakes

Wayne and Rob discuss costly mistakes and how to avoid them. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

45 min

Jul 2, 2025Episode 319

Revisit: Old Demented Circus Monkey

Wayne and Rob talk about the old tools they used in their early flooring contractor years. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

41 min

Jun 25, 2025Episode 318

Colors

Wayne and Rob discuss new ways to make floor colorants with Bona Chroma. Mixing it with Bona Waterborne Sealers to get unlimited color options for your customers. Also, in celebration of starting the 7th year of the On The Floor podcast, we are asking listeners to send in the best thing you learned from the podcast. Send your thoughts to either [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]. We are giving away 3 prizes to the best ones: 1st prize: Bose Bluetooth speaker with charging base ($260 value) 2nd prize: LEATHERMAN, Charge Plus TTI, 19-in-1 Premium, Versatile Multi-tool ($180 value) 3rd prize: Hot Bento – Self Heated Lunch Box and Food Warmer – Battery Powered, Portable, Cordless, Hot Meals for Jobsite ($80 value) Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

45 min

Jun 18, 2025Episode 317

Scheduling

Wayne and Rob discuss the importance of scheduling and offer some tips and tricks. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/